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College Football’s Newest Top 4 Draft Prospects During the Off-season
College football is over but that does not mean that evaluations and prospect discussions have ended as well. Four people have stood out as players that NFL scouts have argued over as being productive in the pro-level.
1. Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon, Senior (5091, 186, 4.45 E): Barner has the qualities to make a good running back, he is quick, explosive and, probably most important of all, elusive on the open field. People skeptical of his abilities point out that until the 2012 season, he had not breached 1,000 yards, but in response to these non-believers, Barnes rushed for 1,600 yards in 2012 thanks to the fact he got the ball more than previous seasons.
One thing that scouts do not like about Barner is his size. NFL scouts are worried about his durability in the pro league if he has to get the ball too often to be productive. Concerns that Barner does not show the same aggressiveness, deceptive playing strength and balance to be an effective in the inside may be what holds Barner to a third round draft pick.
More than likely we will see Barner contributing as a third down back, returner or possibly a slot receiver.
2. Terry Hawthorne, CB, Illinois, Senior (6002, 186, 4.50 E): Scouts are more divided about this defensive back than the North and South were in the 1860’s, but he has a chance to prove himself worthy in the All-Star games, Combine and Illinois Pro Day. A man of size, athleticism and speed, Hawthorne looks the part of a top cornerback and has the “big play” ability one would expect of someone like him.
While some scouts love his raw, natural ability, others are worried that he does not possess the instinct, awareness or natural coverage skills to be effective in the NFL. Skeptical scouts say that he did not act like a dominate player should. He was inconsistent at Illinois allowing catches that a truly elite player would.
If his mind was where his body is, then he would be a much more effective and desirable player for the NFL.
3. Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia, Junior (6030 E, 232 E, 4.60 E): Olgetree has all the physical aspects of the perfect linebacker, he is fast, big, agile and, most important, mean. He can swivel his hips and change directions easier than most linebackers in the league today and has the quickness to be all over the field, with the ability to make the big plays. Physically he rivals other top contenders like the praised Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o,
Scouts are nervous to approach Olgetree due to what they believe is a lack of instinct. They point out that he often makes false starts and will be the last linebacker to move towards the ball. He will most likely be a first round pick however due to his impressive physique, but scouts say it will be better for him to play outside linebacker.
4. Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern, Senior (6017, 330, 5.10 E): Williams has all the makings of a powerful DT, he is quick off the snap and works hard every down and he easily pursue backs down the line, something many tackles his size cannot do.
Despite his dominance at Missouri Southern, which most would say warrants drafting during the second round, scouts say he will most likely be a fourth or even fifth round pick. Reasons for this surprising announcement include his play at a lower level of football and his technique, which scouts say needs work.
He has a chance to prove himself at the upcoming Senior Bowl and shine during the Combine.
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